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Cybercrime is an ever-growing issue for state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement. With advancements in technology, coupled with the oversharing of personal information, law enforcement needs to not only ensure the public’s safety online but also be cognizant of the digital footprint that people are leaving behind. The National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) has developed an online training course based on theUnderstanding Digital Footprints—Steps to Protect Personal Information resource. The 35-minute course introduces the concept of digital footprints and best practices in protecting personal identifying information. Topics include understanding consequences of oversharing personal information, limiting an individual’s digital footprint, protecting privacy on social media sites, and steps to take after becoming a target of doxing. Individuals must have an NW3C online learning account and be employed by a law enforcement organization to access the training.